Hi All,
I've (finally) completed the Jacksonville Jaguars game on DVD. While the outcome of the game wasn't what we had hoped, it was the annual TBD Tailgate and was the season opener for the 2004 season. We got to see McGahee's first regular-season carries in the NFL and Lee Evan's first receptions (plus the faces that post on the board).

The DVD includes the game, the DirecTV highlights for the game, as well as DirecTV highlights from the Titans/Dolphins game (at least there's some good news! ). It also includes many PC-only features, such as box score, drive summaries, and best of all - pictures from the Tailgate! (thanks to everyone who donated their pictures to the cause).

I've finished the Bills/Vikings game from 2002 as well. This is my first attempt at full-motion menus, so let me know what you think. I have some ideas to improve it in the future, but I think it's pretty cool for a first attempt.

As always, I only charge for the cost of the disk, holder, and shipping. This comes out to $2/game + $4 shipping. I can now ship 8 games in one package, so buying 6 games would cost $16. Buying 8 games would cost $20. Buying 10 would, unfortunately, cost $28 ($8 for shipping two packages). Tips are greatly appreciated, but not required (keep in mind that it takes roughly 10 minutes to burn each disk, so if you request 8 games, I'm spending 80 minutes to make them for you)

The complete list of games that are available:

Bills/Raiders AFC Championship
Comeback game (Bills/Oilers)
Bills/Vikings OT shootout ('02)
Bills/Dolphins Snow Bowl ('02)
Bills/Pats "31-0" (9/7/03)
Bills/Jaguars '03 (9/14/03)
JPL & WM vs Broncos (8/15/04)
Bills/Broncos "Sounds of the Game" (8/15/04)
Bills/Titans (8/04 - no special features, includes commercials)
Bills/Jags '04 (9/04)
Bills/Seahawks (week 9, 2004 - no special features, includes commercials)
Bills/Browns (week 14, 2004)
Bills/Packers Scrimmage (8/5/05)
Bills/Texans '05 (9/11/05)

Still working on other projects, and I'll post (or change this post) when more games become available.

I'd like to remind people that burned CDs and DVDs are NOT going to last forever. The process burns a dye in the disk to simulate the physical bumps that are in a regular CD/DVD. The dyes can breakdown, making the DVD unplayable. So far, I've only heard from 3 people having any problems (and I've sent out well over 250 disks since 10/2003), so that's good. But I highly recommend people making backups on their harddrives if they want to make sure the disk doesn't die. All you have to do is put it in your DVD-ROM drive, and drag and drop the whole thing to a folder on your computer. There's no copy protection like on real DVDs, so it's easy and only takes about 4.4G of space on your harddrive. Something to keep in mind.

http://stuffo.howstuffworks.com/cd-burner.htm

If anyone's interested, let me know via email or PM.

EDIT: Please note that almost all of my DVDs have an 'extras' directory that you can see if you open it up on your PC. I put things like pictures from the game, box scores, play by play, and other interesting "goodies" there. So if you have a computer, pop the disk in and take a look. You might have to put the disk in, right click on the DVD icon and click "explore" to see it, since a lot of people probably have auto-play turned on.

EDIT 9/16/05: Since I get this question a lot, I'll explain how I make the DVDs so you can do it too!

First, I record the game on my TiVo. From there, I record it to DVD using a set-top DVD recorder. I use the high-quality setting, putting one half per disk. I then use SmartRipper to extract the files into their elementary streams (m2v and ac3). Next, I import those files into a program called "Cuttermaran" (Free!) to snip out the commercials. The resulting file loses NO picture quality (unlike the process I used last year). Once the commercials are cut, I use Ulead DVD Workshop 2 to create the DVD menu, chapter points, motion menus, etc. Burn them to DVD using Nero Burning ROM, and then send them out to people.

Let me know if there are any questions.
CW

any chances of Bills/Niners No-Punt Game making it onto DVD?

If someone could give me a copy, I could put it on the to-do list; unfortunately, I don't have the game.

CW

I have it, I won it on a bus trip. When I get home I'll dig thru tapes to see if I can find it.

Any chance you will have the Bills/Dolphins game of 12/5/04 on DVD or VHS?? I tried to tape it and my VCR cut off the last quarter!

Thanks.

I have all of the Bills wins on my TiVo (I've deleted most of the losses...). I can easily make a "low quiality" burn with no exztras if someone needs it. Otherwise, I'd recommend waiting until I do the conversion -- better video quality, menus, extras, etc.

CW

Thanks to Rubes for converting the game to DVD and giving it to me to distribute to TSW membes! The video quality is what you'd expect from a 15 year old videotape converted to DVD. If you've seen my Comeback game, the quality is similar.

See my sig line for information on getting the DVDs from me. Short answer - $1/disk, $4/shipping, optional tip (8 games max per shipment)

The only downside is that, since the Gulf War had just recently started, there are a few interruptions of the game so we miss some plays (including the last fieldgoal, Talley's second INT, etc). I don't recall missing plays on that day, but the recording was made in Buffalo according to the call-sign at the bottom of the screen, so I guess I just don't remember that.

Some observations from the game:
1) The refs didn't call very many penalties. Not sure if that's how things were in that time, or if the refs just put the flags away from the day. I've seen a facemask missed, some plays that would now be called roughing the passer not called, receivers being held, etc.

2) The announcers mentioned that we have the best fans in the league. When the other announcer asked why, he said, "Because they're always so positive. They're not critical of the players, and they're very knowledgable about football." Take that into consideration when posting.

3) Buffalo's offensive line was *AMAZING* Kelly had all day to throw the ball, nobody came near him. The blocking on running plays was great. I don't think defenders got anywhere near our offensive players all game. The running lanes that were opened up for our backs was truly amazing. Hull, Ritcher, Ballard, Wolford.

4) Our defense didnt' get a lot of pressure on the QB on most plays. Reminded me of our defense this year - not much pressure most times, but still a good D.

5) Reed, Lofton, Tasker were a great treo in this game (Al Edwards had a concussion early in the game). Nobody could cover Lofton. Tasker got open a lot.

6) We had so much talent, we were crazy-good. I don't think we'll ever see a team that good again, much less the Bills.

7) Fore-shadowing: Norwood missed a 45 yarder wide right in the 2nd quarter... Norwood also had a PAT blocked...

8) Replay was apparantly handled by the booth, and not the refs. I forgot that we even had replay back then.

9) The Raiders apparantly had the second or third best defense in the league that year according to the announcers. The Giants were one spot better.

10) Dick Enberg and Bill Waslh were pretty good announcers. They actually analyzed the plays much better than what you see nowadays. Lots of talking, they actually showed replays of penalties, etc. Overall, impressive.

11) I've really grown accustomed to the yellow "first down" line on the screen. NFL productions nowadays are way too flashy with no content nowadays. This game seems more football-centricc as opposed to graphics and pretty special effects around the score board. With the exception of the first down line, I wouldn't mind seeing 80% of the crap removed from current games.

12) Jay Schroeder could really scramble. I didn't remember that about him.

All in all, GREAT game. PM/email me if you want a copy.

EDIT: Just a warning -- when I play this DVD on my PC, I hear severe clicking in the audio for some reason. It plays fine on my standalone DVD player, and it plays fine in Rubes' computer. Not sure what the deal is, if I need an updated codec or what. Just a word of warning.
CW

I would like a copy of every bills game you have? Is this possible?

-BillsFan

iam looking for the bills/oilers comeback game 93 vhs/dvd

All,
I've just finished work on the Bills/Broncos preseason "Sounds of the Game" special that was on NFL Network this past summer. As many on TSW can attest, the feature was EXCELLENT. Basically you get to hear the coaches and players before, during, and after the game, and see what it's like in the huddle, on the sideline, in the locker room. It's by far one of the coolest things I've seen relating to football.

The DVD contains the entire episode; it also contains all of the commericals that I cut from the episode, all put individually on the disk. Lastly, there's a special feature that I'm telling anyone about so you'll have to hunt for it yourself. Needless to say, it's definately worth the effort.

I also have the following games available:

Bills/Raiders AFC Championship
Comeback game (Bills/Oilers)
Bills/Dolphins Snow Bowl ('02)
Bills/Pats "31-1" (9/7/03)
Bills/Jaguars '03 (9/14/03)
JPL & WM vs Broncos (8/15/04)
Bills/Broncos "Sounds of the Game" (8/15/04)
Bills/Titans (8/04 - no special features, includes commercials)
Bills/Jags '04 (9/04)
Bills/Seahawks (week 9, 2004 - no special features, includes commercials)

If interested, each disk is $1, shipping is $4, and tips are optional but greatly appreciated. I can ship up to 8 disks in a package.

PM me if interested.
CW

HOW CAN I CONACT YOU TO GET THE DVDS?

Register with the board and send me a Private Message.

CW

I am interested in buying some of those game dvd's from you....can you review the pricing with me so I can generate an order! Plus, how do you accept payment!

Zman

Just my input:

I recently got the Bills Comeback game and the 51-3 AFC Champ. game from Fezmid for my Dad's birthday (the comeback game was the first game he took me to).

All I can say is that it was great gift.

The quality is remarkably good. They played flawlessly on my dvd players, and the sound and video quality were remarkably good for being dubbed from an old video tape. He shipped it in a nice DVD case and package.

So I just wanted to add my opinion. All in all, its a good opportunity to see these games in their entirety, and I wanted to thank Fezmid for the great job

I am interested in a DVD of the 1992 AFC Playoff Game - Bills v Oilers. Please send me a price and ordering info to bbbdw3@adelphia.net

Thanks.

Buffalo's defensive CRUSHING of the Browns is now available! See original post for details.

CW

Do you have any plans of doing the Rams game?

Yup. Maybe even this weekend or next week, given my new Super-Fast Uber-Computer!

CW

Good news and bad news. The bad news (for detox) is that I can't make the Bills/Rams game. I must've accidentally deleted it off of the TiVo some time ago. Sorry

The GOOD NEWS is that the Bills/Packers scrimmage is now availabe on DVD! I think everyone will get a kick out of the main menu -- I made it rather tongue-in-cheek, and that's all I'm going to say about that. There's a bunch of pictures that I took from the Scrimmage, as well as pictures from the Bike Ride and some from Macnmotion (with his permission). If anyone else wants to donate some training camp pictures to put on the disk, send me a PM and I'll give you an email address to send them to.

Read this thread and PM me if interested or if you have any questions. Same rules apply.

CW

Any chance of of the Bills vs Texans Game from last week on DVD?

Ask, and ye shall receive. The Bills/Texans game is done.

CW

Did you add tailgate pics like last year?

Oh yeah, I forgot. I need to ask people's permission and get those. Thanks for the reminder!

CW

Fezzer,

I'm going to order the two playoff games from you. I need to read up on how exactly to do that.

My question.....do you have plans of adding any games, besides those two, from the 90's or 80's even?

Such as maybe the 90's teams.....or even some from the Fergy-Cribbs-Smerlas era etc.

Thanks

There was someone on TSW a couple of weeks ago who was crowing about just having watched the Bills-49ers 1992 "no punt" game on VHS and Fez said he would be happy to put it DVD and make it available...hopefully that guy's lurking and can get Fez the tape...

Can we send you an email to discuss payment?

Please let me know what I have to do to get the first 6 games on your list. Thank you. Contact me at debbienbob@adelphia.net

Hi there, my 8yr old nephew would love a copy of the Houston "comeback" game. Do you accept paypal for payment? If so, please send me an invoice, or if not, how I can request one and/or pay you for it. Thanks so much

Karen Clark
opheliafl@yahoo.com

I am interested in a bunch of these - how do I order?


I can be reached at dmullins97@aol.com

I am interested in some games if you're still doing them. I also have a bunch of games from the 1980s and 1990s if you are interested in a swap.

email is unclemike717@yahoo.com

I need help finding big games of thurman thomas on vhs can anyone help me?

Hello My name is Michael Deems and I am a US sailor... I am writing to ask you if you will be taping the games for the 2006 season... I am heading over seas on for the next 8 months and will not be able to see the games... Could you please let me know at deemsm@enterprise.navy.mil. I would really appreicate it... I am a die hard bills fan... Please let me know the how much and if you can do it...

I have the following games available on DVD if anyone is interested:
1980: Bills beat the Rams 10-7. Nick Mick-Meyer with the winning field goal in overtime. Steve Freeman's INT return is Buffalo's other score.
1988: Bills beat the Jets, 9-6 in OT to win the AFC East. The fans tear down the goal posts after Scott Norwood's winning FG.
1998: Bills beat the Jaguars 17-16 on DOug FLutie's fourth-down one-yard TD run in the final seconds.
2002: Bills beat the Bears 33-27 in OT on Drew Bledsoe's TD pass to Travis Henry.
I also have a large list of games I can copy to VHS, including a lot from the 1989-2005 range when the Bills ruled the NFL (well, until that last week).
Email unclemike717@yahoo.com if you are interested.

I'd like to order several DVDs from the list you provided. Please contact me with order information.

Thank you.

Shlomo Seidenfeld
seidenfeld@nourmand.com

I checked and while at ne point I had it, it is not with my Bills games.
1992 right? I'll continue to look as I find more tapes but problem is tape are labeled on box not on tapes.

lgetty@aaronsap.com

Hello--could you please provide information on how to order the Bills Comeback Game (v Oilers, January 1993)? Thanks very much, we've lost ours and I would like to get this for my husband for his birthday in January. Thank you! Laura Getty

Hey i would like to order the comeback game of Bills vs houston. Email me at wheeleman5@aol.com. I would like to get that asap. thanks

Hi.. I'd love the 92 bills/oilers comback game. Is it stillavailable? If so, email me at tennisjer@hotmail.com... thanx

Jerrys

Hi ,
I would like to get a copy of the Bills / Oilers 92' Comeback Game on DVD
Please e-mail me at dswtrek@buffnet.net

Regards... David

Hi,

I'd like to get 1993 Bills comeback game DVD. Please e-mial - darshandn@gmail.com if available. Thanks.

I sent a PM and do hope that you still have the Bills/Oilers game!

Guess what I found when looking for my tailgate stuff?

Gee, it only took you four years to find it.